Join Airbus and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid for the Master in Airframe Technology 2027 in Getafe, Spain. This full-time entry-level internship pairs an academic master's program with an 11-month placement working 35 hours per week alongside aerospace professionals, offering a monthly grant of €875 gross and high conversion rates to permanent roles.
Requirements
Recent graduate of a Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field focusing on structural design and calculation.
Advanced level of proficiency in English; knowledge of Spanish, French, or German is advantageous.
Strong soft skills including teamwork, initiative, project ownership, and an innovative mindset.
International experience is considered a plus.
Skills & Responsibilities
CATIA & Digital Mock-Up: Apply computer-aided design tools to develop and model aircraft components.
Finite Element Modelling: Perform structural analysis and calculate stresses to evaluate aeronautical designs.
Fatigue and Damage Tolerance: Assess component durability and structural integrity under simulated operating conditions.
Structural Testing: Support mechanical characterization and testing of aerospace parts.
Potential transition routes: People from mechanical engineering or general engineering backgrounds may bring strong analytical and design skills, alongside meeting the mandatory engineering degree and advanced English requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Ready to join one of our Graduate Programmes in Spain?
AIRBUS and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) offer an exclusive full-time programme combining academic excellence with hands-on professional experience: a Master’s in Airframe Technology (MAIR) alongside an 11-month internship at AIRBUS facilities. During this placement, you will solve real aerospace engineering challenges under the guidance of a company mentor, building hands-on experience and a strong professional network.
Programme Details
Duration: 1 academic year (Starts April 2027; August excluded)
Master Tuition: €9,000 (Payment in installments per semester available)
Internship Grant: €875 gross / month
Schedule: 35 hours/week | Monday to Friday (08:00 - 15:00)
UC3M Lectures: Monday to Thursday (17:00 - 21:00) (Note: Some sessions may be scheduled on Fridays)
What is the academic content of this Master?
Carried out by professionals working in aeroespace industry (including Airbus Employees), MAIR is fully delivered in English and covers the following modules:
Master General, Tutoring & Invited Lectures (6.2 ECTS)
Airframe Design. What for? (5.8 ECTS)
Computer Aided Design (CATIA) - Digital Mock-Up (5 ECTS)
Finite Element Modelling (4.4 ECTS)
Design (9.2 ECTS)
Structural Tests and Mechanical Characterization of Aeronautical Components (4.1 ECTS)
Checkstress (4.4 ECTS)
Fatigue and Damage Tolerance (4.1 ECTS)
Airframe Design. What if? (5.8 ECTS)
Practical Exercise (5 ECTS)
What are we looking for? We are looking for recent graduates of Master's Degree in any branch of Engineering related to aerospace and structures or recent graduates of Bachelor Degrees highly motivated in the aerostructure field.
Most relevant Degrees:
Education: Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering; Industrial Engineering (all specialties); Civil Engineering; Other related studies with an emphasis on design and calculation structures.
Languages: Advanced level of English. Spanish, French and/or German will be taken into consideration
Valuable: International experience will be a plus
Soft skills: Team player, ability to take initiative and ownership of projects & results driven with innovative mindset
Why should you apply?
Foster your professional development with a strong academic background and an in-depth collaboration in AIRBUS systems integration projects
Expand your network within the aeronautical industry
Meet our people working with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place.
Be part of our diversity and teamwork culture that propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and space
Benefits
Internship Grant: €875 gross / month
Transport
Free Canteen
High employability: Exceptional conversion rate to permanent roles at AIRBUS upon completion.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU
Employment Type: Internship -------
Experience Level: Entry Level
Job Family: Support to Management
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